Business Development Manager - Defence / Aerospace - UK Remote

Business Development Manager - Defence / Aerospace - UK Remote

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Director @ Mayflower Recruitment Ltd | Talent Acquisition, Recruitment

We are looking for a Business Development Manager for a leading engineering client to help them to make a real impact in the UK’s Aerospace and Defence sectors.

Are you excited by the idea of working at the cutting edge of Aerospace and Defence? Do you want to help shape how advanced simulation and engineering tools are adopted across critical industries? If you’re a strategic thinker who enjoys building strong relationships and spotting opportunities for growth, this could be the role for you.

What this role is all about:

As a Business Development Manager, your job is to uncover big opportunities that lead to major growth. You’ll work closely with top government organizations, universities, and industry leaders to introduce them to the clients technology and find creative, meaningful ways to grow our presence in this vital sector.

You’ll be part strategist, part relationship builder, and part opportunity hunter—helping us shape the future of simulation in defence and aerospace.

What you’ll be doing:

• Building and executing growth strategies to expand our reach across government, academic, and certification bodies in Aerospace & Defence
• Strengthening relationships with influential clients and partners to drive strategic deals
• Identifying new opportunities across four key areas: new customers, new products, new partners, and displacing competitors
• Collaborating closely with our Sales, Marketing, Pre-Sales, and Partner teams to deliver a great customer experience
• Aligning capabilities with industry trends and client needs—especially in digital transformation and future tech
• Researching new market opportunities and tracking industry developments in the UK and globally
• Presenting value proposition in a way that resonates with technical and non-technical audiences

What we’re looking for:

• A strong understanding of the UK Defence environment—Air, Space, Maritime, and Land
• Comfortable building networks and communicating with senior officials and decision-makers
• Eligible for (or able to obtain) UK SC Security Clearance
• A Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or a similar field, plus 4+ years in business development or sales
• (or 8+ years of relevant experience without a degree)
• Experience managing long, complex sales cycles and achieving growth targets
• Strong communication and presentation skills—you can pitch an idea and back it up
• A proactive, team-oriented approach with a focus on building trust and achieving shared goals

It’s a bonus if you also have:

• Experience working on major UK or international Defence programs
• Previous military experience or a background in defence-related organisations
• Skills in cross-functional team leadership and partner engagement

This is a unique chance to be part of something meaningful—supporting national and international innovation while working with a supportive, driven team at the forefront of simulation technology.

Mayflower is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development

• Industries

  Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, Defense and Space Manufacturing, and Armed Forces

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